Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations worldwide through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God’s love. Shoeboxes are packed with gifts of small toys, school supplies, hygiene items, t-shirts and sunglasses, etc. Every box is delivered with love AND with a gospel message! For more information, please visit the Operation Christmas Child official website.

Pack Your Box!

Immanuel is a shoebox dropoff location. Pack your own box & we will send it to a processing center.

National Collection Week

November 12 - 19, 2018

Mon, Nov. 12:

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tue, Nov. 13:

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Wed, Nov. 14:

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Wed, Nov. 14:

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Thu, Nov. 15:

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Fri, Nov. 16:

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Sat, Nov. 17:

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Sun, Nov. 18:

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Mon, Nov. 19:

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Prayer partners and volunteers (greeters, cartonizers, and loaders) are also needed during the times above – can you help? Sign up here

What Can I Donate?

We are collecting year round for our packing party in 2019. Items with a * are needed most. All items should be new.

Most Needed Items

Crayons*
Notebooks*
Water bottles*
Markers*

Colored pencils*
Soap*
Flashlights that use AA batteries*

Other Items to Donate:

Plastic shoe boxes

We always need containers to pack items in.

Clothes

There are a wide variety of clothing items appropriate for Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoeboxes! For example:

T-shirts – Shirts without writing are best. English is not the primary language in many of the OCC countries and kids may not even understand what is written on their shirts. There’s also a culture gap.

Shorts, especially those with elastic waistbands so they last and fit longer.

Skirts, especially with elastic waistbands

Hats

Flip Flops/Shoes – These are especially important because shoes help kids who have to walk long distances to get to school or to get water from a well.

Socks – These are key…it gets cold at night even though the days are hot.

Handmade “Pillowcase” Dresses

Bandanas

Gloves/Mittens

Belts

Sundresses

Toys

Not sure what toys to donate? One meaningful gift is a soccer ball and pump, an incredible gift to give because a child can share it with friend.

Hygiene Items

Wet wipes are accepted however because wet wipes do not have enough liquid to spill out into the shoebox so they are OK to include in your gift.

Starting in 2017, toothpaste cannot be included in shoebox gifts, but a child’s oral hygiene can still be improved by regular use of a toothbrush alone.

Toothbrushes can only be accepted if they are in SEALED packing. That means if you buy a five-pack of toothbrushes, please leave them packaged…one child will receive all five. But that’s ok - those toothbrushes may be all the entire family ever has.

Item of the Month

National Collection Week November 12–19 During National Collection Week, nearly 5,000 drop-off locations will be open across the U.S. to receive shoebox gifts and Immanuel will be serving as one of those locations. But we need your help to make that possible! Prayer...

Packing Your Box

Print this coloring page for your child to include when packing a shoebox.

Follow Your Box Labels

Every shoebox needs a $9 donation to provide for collecting, processing, shipping, and other project costs. If you make this donation online, you can Follow Your Box and receive a tracking label. Learn more >

How to Pack Your Shoebox

Make it Yourself

Shoebox gifts are a way to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.Pack yours today: https://t.co/jyc9LYekmRpic.twitter.com/1lZUg0zgqM

Online Giving!

At Immanuel, we appreciate your prayers and encourage your participation in the Immanuel community and ministry. If you are also interested in contributing financially, a secure online giving option is available...just click!